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1. Did you know that a group of flamingos is called a flamboyance?
2. The closest relative to the elephant is the rock hyrax.
3. A snail can sleep for up to 3 years.
4. The fingerprints of a koala are so similar to humans that they have been confused at crime scenes.
5. A group of ferrets is called a business.
6. The larvae of the Hercules beetle can weigh up to 100 grams, making it the heaviest insect in the world.
7. Humpback whales have the ability to sing complex songs that can last for up to twenty minutes.
8. Dogs can hear sounds up to four times farther than humans can.
9. The armadillo is the only mammal that has a shell.
10. The smallest mammal in the world is the bumblebee bat, which weighs less than a penny.
11. Camels can survive for up to two weeks without water.
12. A group of ravens is called a conspiracy.
13. There are over 1 million species of insects that have been identified.
14. A group of hedgehogs is called a prickle.
15. Blue whales can eat up to 4 tons of krill in a single day.
16. A group of toads is called a knot.
17. Five percent of the world’s animals are only found in Madagascar.
18. A group of peacocks is called an ostentation.
19. The male seahorse is the one that carries the eggs and gives birth.
20. The average lifespan of a squirrel is approximately 7 years.
21. A group of lemurs is called a conspiracy.
22. Platypuses are one of the few mammals that lay eggs.
23. Kangaroos can jump up to three times their own body length.
24. A group of porcupines is called a prickle.
25. Alligators can go through up to 3,000 teeth in their lifetime.
26. A group of porpoises is called a pod.
27. Cow’s milk is used to make the popular Italian cheese, Parmesan.
28. A group of foxes is called a skulk.
29. There is a species of jellyfish that is immortal and can live forever.
30. The slowest mammal on earth is the three-toed sloth.
31. A group of baboons is called a congress.
32. Bees can fly up to 15 miles per hour.
33. A group of badgers is called a cete.
34. The male Emperor penguin keeps the egg warm for two months until it hatches.
35. Meerkats have a language where they have different calls for different types of predators.
36. A group of crows is called a murder.
37. The largest turtle in the world is the leatherback turtle, which weighs up to 2,000 pounds.
38. A group of elk is called a gang.
39. A hippopotamus can stay underwater for up to 30 minutes.
40. A group of cormorants is called a gulp.
41. Sharks have been around for over 400 million years.
42. A group of seagulls is called a colony.
43. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear, allowing them to move their ears to locate sounds.
44. A group of jellyfish is called a smack.
45. The star-nosed mole has 22 tentacles around its nose that it uses to sense its environment.
46. A group of skunks is called a surfeit.
47. The beluga whale is known as the canary of the sea, as it uses a wide range of vocalizations to communicate.
48. A group of otters is called a romp.
49. The blind cavefish can live up to 100 years.
50. A group of rabbits is called a warren.
51. The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird in the world and can fly up to 240 mph.
52. A group of giraffes is called a tower.
53. The common fruit fly can live up to 50 days.
54. A group of hyenas is called a cackle.
55. The green anaconda is the largest snake in the world, growing up to 30 feet in length.
56. A group of hummingbirds is called a charm.
57. The cheetah is the fastest land animal and can run up to 75 mph.
58. A group of wolves is called a pack.
59. The average lifespan of a dolphin is approximately 20 years.
60. A group of lions is called a pride.
61. The honey badger has been known to kill and eat venomous snakes.
62. A group of zebras is called a dazzle.
63. The Siberian tiger is the largest cat in the world, weighing up to 700 pounds.
64. A group of alligators is called a congregation.
We hope you enjoyed learning these amazing facts about animals. Even though we’ve listed 64 of them, there’s still so much more to discover about the animal kingdom. As we continue to explore, we’re certain to uncover even more incredible insights into the lives of these fascinating creatures.